Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, revenues from energy resources are vital to the Quebec economy and the Canadian economy. However, some Liberal members are even prepared to put this industry at risk. Liberal leadership candidates want policies that are cause for great concern. The hon. member for Ki

Etchemin River Restoration Committee  Mr. Speaker, after 13 years of efforts to protect and restore the precious heritage of Etchemin River, the Etchemin river restoration committee has succeeded in bringing back Atlantic salmon, which had last been seen in these waters some 200 years ago. For that achievement, the

Witness Protection Program Act  I thank my colleague for his question. I think that people will not necessarily remember who introduced this bill or who supported it, but I hope they will remember that all members of the House voted for it. People will be able to say that the members of the 39th Parliament d

Witness Protection Program Act  Mr. Speaker, the member asked a responsible question. When we propose bills, we have to check the financial implications of those bills. I would like to tell my colleague that consultations with the departments of Justice and Public Safety are now underway. First of all, this

Witness Protection Program Act  moved that Bill C-286, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act (protection of spouses whose life is in danger) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act be read the second time and referred to committee. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank you and all member

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, last Tuesday torrential rain caused landslides near La Tuque, Quebec. A roadway sank and a state of emergency was declared. Fortunately, things are returning to normal. Can the Minister of Public Safety tell us what our government intends to do and if aid will be al

Public Works and Government Services  Mr. Speaker, what else does the Auditor General's report reveal? It reveals the Liberal's mismanagement and waste. In 2002, the lease for the Montreal offices of the Economic Development Agency of Canada was up for renewal. The Minister followed the usual practice and signed a n

Canada's Commitment in Afghanistan  Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to the speech by the experienced member for La Pointe-de-l'Île. In my opinion, she showed her knowledge of the issue as well as her interest in defending the interests of Quebeckers and Canadians abroad and the values shared by Quebeckers and the

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I listened with interest to the presentation by the member for Victoria, which was clear and concise. In recent years, we have all witnessed an increased awareness of pesticide use. I remember 30 years ago, when my father used to spray herbicides on the apple trees

Witness Protection Program Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-286, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act (protection of spouses whose life is in danger) and to make a consequential amendment to another Act. Mr. Speaker, this morning, as the member for Lévis—Bellechasse, it is an honour and a

Budget Implementation Act, 2006  Mr. Speaker, my question is for my colleague from Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot. I listened carefully to his speech. His words were refreshing—he talked about a positive budget and a good start. I believe this to be an accurate description of the past 13 weeks, unlike the past 13 years

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I am already here, standing in my place to serve Quebec and Quebecers and to fight climate change.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. When these debates are over and the bills are passed, there will still be a concern. Even if we could stop all greenhouse gas emissions and if we could achieve the Kyoto protocol objectives, global warming would still be a sci

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, since January 23, we have had a new government in Ottawa, a Conservative government, a government which has already demonstrated a different way of managing and conducting government business. One need only look at what took place with the softwood lumber agreement

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel for his remarks, which I listened to carefully. This is of concern to us. I will explain to him why the motion that was tabled today in the House cannot be implemented. It is quite simple. In contra